3 Therefore when we could bear it no longer, we were willing ^(A)to be left behind at Athens alone,

^15 (A)Those who conducted Paul brought him as far as ^(B)Athens, and after receiving a command ^(C)for Silas and Timothy to come to him as soon as possible, they departed.

⁵ For this reason, ^(A)when I could bear it no longer, ^(B)I sent to learn about your faith, ^(C)for fear that somehow ^(D)the tempter had tempted you and ^(E)our labor would be in vain.

Paul's Longing to See Them Again

¹⁷ But since we were torn away from you, brothers, for a short time, ^(A)in person not in heart, we endeavored the more eagerly and with great desire ^(B)to see you face to face,

¹³ my spirit ^(A)was not at rest because I did not find my brother Titus there. So I took leave of them and went on to Macedonia.

^22 (A)The Lord could no longer bear your evil deeds and ^(B)the abominations that you committed. ^(C)Therefore your land has become ^(D)a desolation and a waste and a curse, ^(E)without inhabitant, as it is this day.

^29 (A)Who is weak, and I am not weak? Who is made to fall, and I am not indignant?

^30 (B)If I must boast, I will boast of the things that show my weakness.